Associate Art Director
Impact XM
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Leatherhead
Contract type: Full time
We’re looking for an Associate Art Director who can transform bold creative visions into tangible, high-impact deliverables. You’ll be the bridge between strategy and execution, working closely with our Executive Creative Director and Creative Director to develop standout concepts for existing clients and new business pitches. You’ll also take an active role in guiding and mentoring junior members of the design team. With strong UK growth and strategic expansion plans across Europe, we offer a unique opportunity to advance your career within a thriving, forward-looking business.
ABOUT THE ROLE – Associate Art Director
You’ll have a proven track record of producing award-winning design work and a genuine passion for your craft. You’re confident developing visually striking, concept-driven design solutions across a variety of mediums — from live experiences to digital and print.
As part of the role, you’ll collaborate with project managers, client services, and creatives in both the UK and North America. You should be comfortable working independently when needed, but equally thrive as part of a collaborative team.
What You’ll Bring
This is a hybrid position, requiring two days per week in one of our UK offices (London or Leatherhead).
About Impact Xm
At Impact XM, we specialize in crafting immersive brand experiences that captivate audiences and drive engagement. We create a standout presence with expertly designed exhibits and experiential activations that leave a lasting impact. We create experiences that connect brands and consumers in a meaningful way. This ensures we live up to our name by making a positive impact on people’s lives and our clients’ business.
OUR BRAND – What We Believe
Passion
is Paramount – We love what we do, take pride in doing it and celebrate what we accomplish.
ABC
Always Be CURIOUS – We explore the possibilities, discover innovative solutions, and learn from experience.
We>Me
Collaboration and transparent communication creates our best work.
Trust
is Earned – We are defined by our actions and held accountable to our co-workers, clients, and outcomes.
Respect
is Given – We understand, acknowledge, and appreciate the perspective and actions of others.
About Company
We want to ensure your safety and protect you from potential scams. Recently, there have been fraudulent job postings circulating online that impersonate Impact XM. These scams aim to deceive unsuspecting applicants by offering nonexistent positions and requesting personal information or upfront fees.
Remember that our company does not endorse any job postings outside our official job channels. All of our open jobs can be found and applied to on our official careers site . If one of our team members is reaching out to you regarding a role it would come from an email alias ending in @impact-xm.com. If you encounter a suspicious offer, report it through the job platform on which you found it or report email as spam.
ABOUT THE ROLE – Associate Art Director
You’ll have a proven track record of producing award-winning design work and a genuine passion for your craft. You’re confident developing visually striking, concept-driven design solutions across a variety of mediums — from live experiences to digital and print.
As part of the role, you’ll collaborate with project managers, client services, and creatives in both the UK and North America. You should be comfortable working independently when needed, but equally thrive as part of a collaborative team.
What You’ll Bring
- A strong history of turning client marketing and branding strategies into innovative, impactful creative executions.
- The ability to think conceptually, delivering compelling designs that enhance storytelling and messaging.
- Proven experience producing engaging graphics across live events, virtual experiences, digital, and print.
- Confidence in presenting ideas to clients and stakeholders with clarity and impact.
- Solid understanding of production processes for both print and digital.
- Experience managing and mentoring junior designers.
- Experience working in a fast-paced agency or client-side design environment.
- A good grasp of UX, UI, and IA principles, with the ability to prepare design-ready files for interactive projects.
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Experience with Adobe XD, After Effects, Premiere, or Figma is an advantage.
- Proficiency in PowerPoint and/or Keynote, plus working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Stay ahead of design trends and know how to translate them into live projects.
- Have a strong work ethic, excellent time management skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Communicate ideas clearly with both internal teams and external partners.
This is a hybrid position, requiring two days per week in one of our UK offices (London or Leatherhead).
About Impact Xm
At Impact XM, we specialize in crafting immersive brand experiences that captivate audiences and drive engagement. We create a standout presence with expertly designed exhibits and experiential activations that leave a lasting impact. We create experiences that connect brands and consumers in a meaningful way. This ensures we live up to our name by making a positive impact on people’s lives and our clients’ business.
OUR BRAND – What We Believe
Passion
is Paramount – We love what we do, take pride in doing it and celebrate what we accomplish.
ABC
Always Be CURIOUS – We explore the possibilities, discover innovative solutions, and learn from experience.
We>Me
Collaboration and transparent communication creates our best work.
Trust
is Earned – We are defined by our actions and held accountable to our co-workers, clients, and outcomes.
Respect
is Given – We understand, acknowledge, and appreciate the perspective and actions of others.
About Company
We want to ensure your safety and protect you from potential scams. Recently, there have been fraudulent job postings circulating online that impersonate Impact XM. These scams aim to deceive unsuspecting applicants by offering nonexistent positions and requesting personal information or upfront fees.
Remember that our company does not endorse any job postings outside our official job channels. All of our open jobs can be found and applied to on our official careers site . If one of our team members is reaching out to you regarding a role it would come from an email alias ending in @impact-xm.com. If you encounter a suspicious offer, report it through the job platform on which you found it or report email as spam.
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